How to Make Copper Wood Stain!
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Let me show you how to make wood stain with pieces of copper. It's simple and looks awesome!
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Mixing Acetic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide produces Peracetic Acid.
DIYers should be cautious about this acid as it can corrode through metal containers - the use of glass here is essential. Also there is a chance of explosion if the container is sealed shut - but acid concentrations would probably need to stronger. Best to leave the screw too a bit loose.
Just an FYI for anyone thinking of using stronger alternatives than the one mentioned on the vid.
Thank you
That's so cool. I'm going to try the same method and afterwards I'll use 220 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the surface to see if the wood grain pops out. Thanks for sharing.
Sanding first the surface of the copper would increase its active surface, which may increase the speed of the reaction. Also removes any layer of protection coating against oxidation.
I'd like to see the black liquid shoe polish over the darker blue stain you have there, bet that looks cool, like you just get hints of a blue sheen
Thank you! I've made the rust stain, black tea stain now there's a new one to try
You're welcome! I plan to test out some tea stain ideas soon.
I find this video interesting as I have learned from my own experimentation that vinegar and hydrogen peroxide work great in different mixtures for wood stains. I use steel wool and vinegar, plus adding just a few drops of H202 which will darken the mixture very quickly. As i said, only a few drops of the hydrogen peroxide works to darken the mixture. Also, when applying, it may look clear on first coat, but the wood color will change quickly as the mixture applied dries. Remember, that vinegar comes in different acidity levels as you mentioned. Apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, cleaning vinegar, pickling vinegar and distilled white vinegar each have different levels of acidity and may make a difference in the final result of any stain mixture. The wood itself will also make a difference, too as to color and absorption characteristics. Purchasing a stip of heavy copper wire is cheap and can be stripped easily to use coiled up in a mason jar for this stain process.
I forgot to mention that adding in some boiled linseed oil will help to preserve the stain and protect it from uv light that would fade it over time.
I made a video a while back that shows how to make the iron acetate stain using the steel wool and vinegar. I also made a video that shows how to darken it using tea, but I haven't tried adding hydrogen peroxide to it though, so I'll have to give that a shot next time.
I am looking for a way to gray birch wood. Is there any advice from the experts here?
I know this is old, but maybe try bronze wool it would give a lot more surface area.. take less time to get a deep stain. I plan on trying it in the coming weeks.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing all this information.
Thanks! I enjoy finding unique, diy finishing techniques and trying them out, so I'll keep popping them out when I come across more ideas!
I bet copper sulfate would work too. It's available as Zep root killer. It dissolves in water and gives you that rich blue color.
Oh really? I might have to check that out. Sounds like it could possibly react quicker & richer.
I have not used this as a stain yet, but your correct as to the color being deeper. I have mixed up quite a bit in the past. If you use it though, i'd suggest that you also add in some boiled linseed oil to the mixture to help to protect the stain from fading when put into direct uv light.
Copper sulfate is profoundly toxic. Not worth the risk.
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the copper2 acetate being created in this prosess is also fairley toxic. the only thing that may make this less toxic is the fct that it is very very low concentraion.
itehrer way you should be o.k. as long as you wear eyee protection, gloves, and don't like ingest it.
...all the same caustions i would give for using any of the sovents used in any other wood stain or any normal construction paint for that matter.
@@kelpc1461 is copper acetate more toxic than lumber treated with copper azole? I want to make a coop with rot resistant materials but was wondering if this would be a safer route.
Why not using copper scrubbiest? Super cheap and much more surface area? That would probably make a much darker stain.
You could buy copper root killer with the blue crystals. That's pretty cheap as well
Why do you stipulate "new" copper ? Plain Vinegar cleans old tarnished copper and the solution is exactly the same colour, the tiny amount of crud sinks to the bottom of the jar. Just pour off the rest. I've just cleaned heavily tarnished bundles of copper alloy rods that have sat in a garage since the 60's and the colour is really strong. Copper is copper.
Thank you, can you reuse the copper again? beautiful color’s
This is a Verdigris pigment stain. not usually lightfast, how did the pieces hold up over time or did you just chuck them.
Thanks man.
Use tea (a coupla tea bags in a cup, no sugar), I think it adds tannins to wood making it stain better.
Apply it then let it dry before staining.
How about acorns?
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This is an amazing idea! I have to try this some day
It's easy. Try it out!
try copper sulfate and precipitate it with ammonia.. use that rich blue as stain
You can easily get this color (and many other bright colors) by simply using aniline dyes. Aniline dyes come in a very concentrated powder that you mix with water for desired effect (instead of multiple applications). Remember that water and wood is not a good combo - so you don't want to do multiple coats to get desired color but you end up warping your favorite piece of furniture..
pennies up to 81 are 90%copper. partially into 82 as well. also copper shavings from drilling holes will give quite a bit more surface area.
I've got a very old table I re did, its got white paint on it. I wanted to put blue over it but I didn't want to buy a can of blue stain. This will be perfect. I will send you a picture when I'm done if you like ,and Thanks for the video.
Sounds like a cool project!
Waauuww👍🏻😘very nice video and channel🎀😘
Thanks!
So how long until the stain turns copper color on the board?
If you don't feel like waiting for weeks, heating the solution dramatically speeds up the reaction.
Looking great, thanks for sharing@
Thanks! You're welcome.
super cool!
Thanks! My camera didn't do it enough justice, but the color is really awesome in person.
How long is the shelf life? Does the color become more intense as you soak it? Can I add more copper after the first week?
I did Pennies white vinegar and white vinegar and it turns bright red
Can you use copper scrubbies
Good👌👍
Do you think It could be used to dye leather?
Is it necessary to neutralyze it with baking soda ? Like with vinegarron.
Great videos, awesome concept. Is there any risk associated with handling pieces finished with this solution? Does it come off easily? I'm working on a project where the pieces will be handled frequently, so I don't want residue ending up on people or textiles. Thanks!
For a project like that, I'd put a protective clear coat on it to prevent it from coming off on the textiles.
Do you think it could be used to make an effective faraday cage?
Awesome video. Is there anyway to get it navy blue instead of teal blue?
I think the copper will always stay teal and not really deepen much more than that.
Can wood treated with this be stained or painted?
how could I get a rusty look with patina on wood furniture? I like the rusty look.. i did one of those rust activator kits (very expensive) for 2oz of hardly nothing.. But i did get the front of a cabinet done.. While i was working on it outside.. someone drove by and purchased it.. it really did stand out... so now im trying to figure a formula of my own to do this as often as i like.. But how do i get a painted surface to be metal-ish and react to the diy rust solution recipe.. ???
Great video, thank you! It works only with steel...have you tried with iron, I have some iron objects that i would love to rust them and get rusted colored iron!
I made a video a while back that shows how to rust metal that you might be interested in. I think I might have a link to it in the description of this video.
They must be soaking the solution for years when they make copper green. That stuff has a REALLY deep color
That is really a cool project. You always have such interesting items. What is the percentage of the hydrogen peroxide?
Thanks! My hydrogen peroxide was 3%.
So I just remembered the ingredients and didn't measure I used 1/2 cup of Hydrogen peroxide and now I am wondering if it will be ok after application etc...
Nice video. Does the hydrogen peroxide act as an accelerant, or could you just use white vinegar or acetic acid and wait a little longer for the desired reaction?
I believe it's an accelerant, and a needed one as copper is surprisingly corrosion resistant.
I think it would work if you put more balls into it, get some very fine copper, let it dissolve/react with the mixture for like 2 weeks (not one night), and then add it to the wood.
Possibly. I read about and then tested the idea of letting it sit longer. It didn't really darken up much after a day or two.
Are here in Missouri??
How to make red stain ? Thanks
I haven't tried making any red stain yet, but I'll start looking for some ideas to try out.
I tried white vinegar and lotsa dried Hibiscus
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus
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You might wanna add boiled linseed(flaxseed) oil to make stick better.
And prior to that apply some tea on the wood to make it have more tannins, then let it dry out.
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what do you think would happen with food grade hydrogen peroxide?
Hmm, I'm not sure, but it should be easy enough to try and see.
not blue enuff. nooo pop pal
Is this safe?
To a degree.
The resulting Peracitic acid made from vinegar and hydrogen peroxide is a fairly strong oxidizer, and will damage metals.
Copper salts (dissolved in solution or precipitated out) in high enough doses of exposure are toxic to humans and pets.
The end product will however will discourage insect and fungal damage in wood.
barns used to be treated with dissolved copper for that reason.
@@burntorangeak close, but that's not quite why barns are red. The red paint is red because of the iron content, and it was the cheapest color paint available.
@@burntorangeak will it weaken Corona Chan if you dye your cloth face mask with it?
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No,
but that's a cheap way to party.
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